Serving 1,356 students in grades 9-12, Ponca City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ponca City High School's student population of 1,356 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ponca City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ponca City High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#865 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
13%
12%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
3%
8%
White
60%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponca City High School's ranking?
Ponca City High School is ranked #865 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Ponca City High School often compared to?
Ponca City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackwell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ponca City High School?
The graduation rate of Ponca City High School is 85%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Ponca City High School?
1,356 students attend Ponca City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ponca City High School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponca City High School?
Ponca City High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ponca City High School offer ?
Ponca City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ponca City High School part of?
Ponca City High School is part of Ponca City School District.
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